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3.1
Adjust the search coil
Loosen the knobs at the search coil’s end, then adjust the search coil to the
desired angle. (The search coil should be parallel with the ground.) Tighten the
knobs just enough to keep the search coil from rotating or wobbling.
3.2
Installing batteries
You need six AA batteries to power your detector.
1.
If the detector is on, turn VOLUME on the control housing) to OFF.
(The control clicks.)
2.
Press on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover off in the direction
of the arrow.
3.
Insert the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and -) marked inside the compartment.
4.
Replace the cover.
Cautions:
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities
.
Always remove old or weak batteries, batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
If you do not plan to use the detector for a week or more, remove the batteries.
Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Please change the batteries when LOW BAT light is on.
3.3
Using earphones
You can connect a pair of stereo earphones (not supplied) to the detector so you can listen to it
privately. Using earphones also saves battery power and makes it easier to identify subtle changes in
the sounds you hear, for better detection results.
To connect earphones to the detector, insert the earphones’ 1/8-inch plug into the EAR jack on the
side of the control housing.
Note
: The detector’s internal speaker disconnects when you connect earphones.